Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for LTC in Helena MT - Weekly Pay and Benefits

Ascendo Resources

Helena, Montana

Posted Oct 14

License: CNA license
Term: Permanent

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If you are a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , we welcome you to apply and become part of our team. Your compassion and commitment to providing excellent patient care will make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA to join a prominent Long Term Care facility near Helena, MT.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant you will be responsible for providing exceptional As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities of Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Assisting with daily living activities: CNAs help residents with tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

Monitoring and documenting vital signs: CNAs regularly measure and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates.

Providing mobility assistance: CNAs assist residents with walking, transferring, and positioning to maintain their comfort and prevent complications like bedsores.

Responding to resident needs: CNAs promptly address resident requests, provide emotional support, and report any changes in condition to the nursing staff.

Supporting mealtime activities: CNAs assist residents during meals, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and hydration according to their individual dietary needs.

Maintaining a clean and safe environment: CNAs help keep residents' living spaces clean and organized, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all.

Benefits Offered by Ascendo Healthcare Staffing

Lucrative Compensation Packages

Generous Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Generous Referral Bonus Plan

Advancement in Career Path

Compensation for Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

$24.00- $28.00 Per Hour

Competitive pay based on experience and location.

Additional benefits provided.

Schedule

12 hour shifts

Length:13 Week Contract (With Multiple Extensions Possible)

Requirements for Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA Position

Active Certified Nursing Assistant Registration in Montana

Minimum of 1-2+ years of recent experience long term care setting.

To Apply For This Exciting Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA Position: Please click APPLY and Fully Complete Application!

One of our dedicated recruiters will contact you within 24 hours to schedule a phone interview!

We eagerly await your application and look forward to speaking with you! Take your career to new heights with the Ascendo Healthcare Staffing Team!

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm. We welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. (#INDGRE)

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Helena, MT

Helena, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,092/mo
Household income: $71,036/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Helena, MT

NeighborhoodsHelena offers a mix of historic urban pockets and scenic semi-rural enclaves. The Upper Side and Downtown near the Last Chance Gulch pedestrian walking mall feature historic architecture, turn-of-the-century residences, and immediate walkability to local shops and eateries. South Hills sits nestled against Mount Ascension and the local trail network, offering upscale hillside homes with expansive valley views. Across the southeastern boundary, Montana City provides mountain acreage and custom builds within the Elkhorn Mountains foothills, while East Helena and the North and West Valley areas offer more practical, spread-out subdivisions and semi-rural homesteads with manageable drives into town.

Helena offers a mix of historic urban pockets and scenic semi-rural enclaves. The Upper Side and Downtown near the Last Chance Gulch pedestrian walking mall feature historic architecture, turn-of-the-century residences, and immediate walkability to local shops and eateries.

South Hills sits nestled against Mount Ascension and the local trail network, offering upscale hillside homes with expansive valley views. Across the southeastern boundary, Montana City provides mountain acreage and custom builds within the Elkhorn Mountains foothills, while East Helena and the North and West Valley areas offer more practical, spread-out subdivisions and semi-rural homesteads with manageable drives into town.

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Getting aroundCommuting in Helena is exceptionally fast and hassle-free compared to major metropolitan centers, with typical drive times across the valley averaging around twelve to thirteen minutes. Healthcare workers commuting to major facilities like St. Peter's Health regional medical center or the local VA Hospital generally encounter minimal traffic gridlock on primary thoroughfares. Outside the urban core, driving from outlying valley areas or nearby communities like Montana City, Townsend, or Boulder requires personal vehicles, especially during winter storm conditions over mountain passes like MacDonald Pass.

Commuting in Helena is exceptionally fast and hassle-free compared to major metropolitan centers, with typical drive times across the valley averaging around twelve to thirteen minutes. Healthcare workers commuting to major facilities like St. Peter's Health regional medical center or the local VA Hospital generally encounter minimal traffic gridlock on primary thoroughfares.

Outside the urban core, driving from outlying valley areas or nearby communities like Montana City, Townsend, or Boulder requires personal vehicles, especially during winter storm conditions over mountain passes like MacDonald Pass.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: roamingnearandfar.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoors recreation is central to daily life in Helena. The city is an IMBA Silver-Level Ride Center featuring over eighty miles of interconnected singletrack across the Mount Helena and South Hills trail systems, accessible straight from neighborhood streets. Water sports and blue-ribbon trout fishing thrive along the Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Lake, Hauser Lake, and Holter Lake, while paddleboarders head to Lake Helena. For winter sports, Great Divide Ski Area is located roughly twenty-three miles away with extensive night skiing and terrain parks, supplemented by cross-country routes across the surrounding Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

Outdoors recreation is central to daily life in Helena. The city is an IMBA Silver-Level Ride Center featuring over eighty miles of interconnected singletrack across the Mount Helena and South Hills trail systems, accessible straight from neighborhood streets.

Water sports and blue-ribbon trout fishing thrive along the Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Lake, Hauser Lake, and Holter Lake, while paddleboarders head to Lake Helena. For winter sports, Great Divide Ski Area is located roughly twenty-three miles away with extensive night skiing and terrain parks, supplemented by cross-country routes across the surrounding Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: helenasecuritystorage.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: lamplighterhelena.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Helena

Helena stands apart from Montana's glitzier resort towns as an earnest, grounded state capital where rugged outdoor recreation begins directly at the city's curb. For relocating healthcare professionals staffing regional centers like St. Peter's Health or the VA Hospital, Helena offers an enviable commute—averaging less than fifteen minutes across the valley—leaving ample time to explore the city's expansive backyard. Helena is an IMBA Silver-Level Ride Center with more than eighty miles of world-class singletrack winding up Mount Helena and through the South Hills, while Hauser Lake, Holter Lake, and the Missouri River provide blue-ribbon angling and paddling. Off shift, life centers around the historic pedestrian walking mall of Last Chance Gulch, home to local fixtures like On Broadway and craft breweries framed by the gothic towers of the Cathedral of Saint Helena. Tradeoffs require clear eyes: winter is long and genuinely cold, running from October into spring, and limited housing inventory demands decisive house hunting. For nurses who prioritize quiet streets, tight-knit mountain-town community, and untracked trailheads over high-energy nightlife, Helena delivers an authentic Montana balance.

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Helena, MTiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Helena, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.